Family Medicine - Integrated Chronic Care Service (Short Term Assignment)

Company Description

The Integrated Chronic Care model is based on the premise that chronic disease outcomes are better managed by addressing the needs of the whole person with a focus on self-management support.  With a team of interdisciplinary health care professionals, we integrate the physical, psychosocial and environmental needs of individuals by focusing on the person instead of the disease(s)/condition(s), improving functional health and quality of life.  The care team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, clinical therapists, dietitians, and navigators.

This team is a seeking Physician to provide short term coverage during a period of active recruitment. Part time and full time options are available for qualified candidates. Options of 6 or 12 month appointments are negotiable. 

Job Description

The Integrated Chronic Care Services team is currently seeking a physician to provide short term coverage for this collaborative and interdisciplinary team of health professionals. Located in Halifax with a future move planned to Lower Sackville, this position will provide comprehensive assessments and care planning for individuals with complex chronic conditions such as:

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)

Environmental illnesses including Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Fibromyalgia

Post- COVID
This position reports to the Head, Department of Family Practice, Central Zone for their professional and clinical activities, and to the Director, Primary Health Care and Chronic Disease Management, Central Zone and the Manager, Integrated Chronic Care Service for administrative activities delivered for the Program.

Because of the nature of the patient population, this is a completely scent-free environment, and all team members must adhere to this in this practice.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

examine patients and take their histories, order diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures; advise patients on health care, health promotion, and disease prevention

act as a patient’s advocate

consultation with other medical practitioners 

prescribe and administer medications and treatments

Compensation

This position is a 1.0FTE and is compensated through a sessional arrangement which is an hourly rate. As of April 1st 2025, the hourly rate is $174.00. Scheduling is flexible, but physicians are expected to have regular weekly office hours to support team-based care and support care continuity. 

Expected Hours

To be discussed. Part time and full time options are available. 6 - 12 month appointments are negotiable. Physician would be provided ample notice if the position were to be permanently filled. 

Qualifications

eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)

eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)

Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

experience and certifications relevant to working with this patient population an asset

Additional Information

Community Details

Halifax, the largest urban area in Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotia's capital city, sits in the center of Nova Scotia's east coast and is an important seaport that looks out over one of the world's largest natural harbors.
Halifax is a perfect paradox. We are where land meets sea, old meets new, urban meets rural, and traditional meets trendy. We balance a relaxing pace with modern urban amenities and affordability with world class-experiences. We value our strong historical ties but drive to shake up the norm. This perfect balance makes Halifax one of the best places in the world to live! 

Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That's what makes practicing medicine in Nova Scotia unique. Physicians are increasingly attracted to practices that offer team-based care to their patients and allow them to consult with their peers. The size and scale of Nova Scotia allows for better connections across the health care system. Your practice of medicine and your life is richer here. Nova Scotia is more than medicine.  

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.